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rural infrastructure are a recurring theme among local councils, said Nater. “A lot of the time we seem to be disadvantaged as rural communities,� he said. Mayor Neil Driscoll agreed finding infrastructure dollars is a challenge in rural communities. “One of our biggest concerns is we have 10,000 people and two thirds of them don’t get taxed� Driscoll explained that Mapleton has a population of 10,000 people and send out tax bills to 3,676 properties, including private residences, farms, businesses and vacant land. “My concerns are all our grants are based on our population. Our asset management plan shows that for the next five years we need to spend $3 million per year on roads, $1.5 million per year on bridges and $1 million per year on facilities. This doesn’t include replacement of equipment, administration and the unexpected items that come along,� said Driscoll. “Those are the real numbers and they’re scary - and that’s not even touching our sewage capacity issues.� Nater agreed, stating, “Municipalities have a significant amount of infrastructure investments that they are Continued on page 2

Crowd pleasers - The final act of the Drayton Rotary Club’s Mapleton’s Got Talent show on Nov. 28 featured bassoonists Catherine Chen, left, the newest member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Nadina Mackie-Jackson of Drayton. The performers received a standing ovation from the audience at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Between donations and the raffle of donated items the show raised about $6,000. photo by Caroline Sealey More talent show coverage on page 8.

Deputy mayor for a day - Honorary deputy mayor Matt Metzger joined Mayor Neil Driscoll at the council table and wielded the gavel to officially open and close the Nov. 24 meeting.

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Youth takes turn as deputy mayor by Patrick Raftis and Caroline Sealey MAPLETON - A local youth had a chance to wield the gavel at a township council meeting during a recent turn as honorary deputy mayor. Matt Metzger joined Mapleton council at its Nov. 24 meeting. Mayor Neil Driscoll explained he invited the youth to attend the meeting after receiving a letter from Metzger asking if Metzger could join him in the office “and can you show me the job of being a good mayor.� Driscoll quipped he was glad for the help “as the budget won’t allow me to have an assistant.� Metzger joined Driscoll at the council table and officially opened and closed the Nov. 24 council meeting. He also assisted Driscoll by passing motions on to deputy

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Rural infrastructure needs discussed as MP visits council by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - PerthWellington MP John Nater told township council on Nov. 24 he will make sure the new federal Liberal government is aware rural Ontario has different infrastructure needs than large cities. Nater said that immediately after the election he wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stating he is “looking forward to working co-operatively with the new government.â€? Nater stated that is still his intention. “I do hope they carry through on some of their promises, especially where it comes to investment in infrastructure,â€? said Nater. He noted the new government is proposing to spend money on “greenâ€? infrastructure, although he added, “we’re not sure what all’s going to be involved with that.â€? However, Nater stated, “We’ll take them at their word.â€? Noting the Liberals promised to spend billions on transit during the recent election campaign, Nater said, “I’m sure that Mapleton’s not planning to bring in any LRT or light rail transit projects ‌ We have roads and bridges in rural Ontario. That’s our mass transit ‌ we need to keep a balance.â€? Concerns about funding for

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ness development and marketing coordinator Crystal Ellis. “I want to get a job, working for the township,� he stated. Driscoll said he hopes to start a new tradition and offer the same opportunity to other young people in the future.

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council members here have approved a revised bylaw granting themselves a retroactive raise of 2.4 per cent and clarifying when meeting per diems are paid. The move will add to an anticipated budget shortfall for council remuneration in 2015. CAO Brad McRoberts explained in a report on Nov. 24 that during preliminary budget discussion on Nov. 10, council discussed clarification the township’s council remuneration bylaw. Direction was provided for staff to revise the bylaw to reflect both a 2015 cost of living increase of 2.4% and to clarify that the base salary applied to regular set council meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Council is to be paid a per diem for any additional meetings. The report notes meetings that are “contiguous� with a regular or special meeting of council, such as public meetings held within the time frame of a regular meeting, are not considered eligible for an additional per diem. The net cost of the adjustment for 2015 is estimated to be $1,465 for base salary and $6,900 for additional per diems not paid out to this point in

2015. The 2015 council budget remuneration was set at $79,000 and the actual payouts to Oct. 31 total $68,000. The report indicates projections for the remainder of the year would bring council wages to 81,600, slightly over budget without the increase. McRoberts anticipates adding the wage increase and additional per diems will increase the actual to as much as $90,000 ($11,000 over budget). “The overage is likely the consequence of a heavy council schedule in 2015 due to various ongoing issues, including but not limited to two sets of budget deliberations (2015 and 2016) in one year, municipal maintenance facility, wastewater environmental assessment, development charges, wastewater rate study, council training and CAO recruitment,� McRoberts states in his report. Mayor Neil Driscoll said, “This is just cleaning it up so there’s actually clear direction as to what council is doing and what it is getting paid for. I think it’s actually long overdue.� The increase matches the same provided for Mapleton employees in the 2015 budget. Continued on page 3

New forestry specialist Joe Heeg joins Trees for Mapleton organization MAPLETON - The Trees for Mapleton committee has announced the appointment of forestry specialist Joe Heeg to work with the organization. Chair Bruce Whale recently welcomed Joe Heeg into the township only to find out he had already been in Mapleton this spring planting trees in his previous job, explains a committee press release. “Joe is excited to work with the landowners in what he calls a beautiful township to increase the township tree canopy. We would like to introduce Joe Heeg to the community and welcome him,� the release states. Previous forestry specialist Mark Funk has moved on to manage the Grand River

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University of Toronto. Since graduation, he has worked for a small forestry business in Guelph, where he planned reforestation projects and did tree marking, tree felling and dealt with invasive species management. Heeg has also headed hand planting crews to complete numerous tree planting projects. The Trees for Mapleton committee is made up of local landowners, the GRCA, Wellington County Green Legacy and Mapleton Township. “This team ... is committed to planting trees in the township for both the short term and long term benefits ... and looks forward to working with Joe Heeg,� the release states.

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Mapleton council Nov. 24, 2015 - From left; councillors Lori Woodham and Michael Martin, Mayor Neil Driscoll, honorary deputy mayor Matt Metzger, and councillors Dennis Craven and Marlene Ottens. submitted photo

Council ponders request to plow portion Wallace Cumming Park trail by Patrick Raftis ALMA - Council will wait for a staff report before deciding on a request to plow the trail in a portion of Wallace Cumming Park during the winter months. On Nov. 24 Jim de Bock of the Alma Optimist Club presented council with the request, which he said has the support of the club. De Bock noted the Alma Public School track and field team uses the trail on a weekly basis. He said it is also used regularly by local residents and groups, as well as visitors to the community. “Dog walkers, Guides, Sparks, Pathfinders make use of this excellent facility when it’s accessible,” he told council. De Bock also pointed out that as there is a limited amount

of sidewalk running through Alma, residents are forced to walk and run, and children to play, on the streets. He add that he felt the benefits of plowing the trail would outweigh any costs. “I don’t know what the costs would be, but I’m sure it wouldn’t bankrupt the infrastructure of the township,” said de Bock. Mayor Neil Driscoll suggested having CAO Brad McRoberts look into the request, noting “We don’t know how wide the trail is, what days you would be wanting it plowed, what the cost would be ...” Driscoll also noted there may be liability issues and asked McRoberts if the township plows any other trails in the community. McRoberts

Council supports call to reject RFPs for green projects in unwilling communities by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Township council has passed a resolution supporting a call for the province to reject all RFPs for projects under the Green Energy Act that involve “non-willing host” municipalities. A group called “Save the Nation” from St. Isidore, Ontario is circulating a petition seeking support for its position. “With the introduction of the Green Energy Act democratic rights were stripped from the electorate of Ontario,” the letter states. The act allows alternative energy projects such as wind turbines and solar farms to move forward without municipal approval. When elected in 2014, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced such projects would no longer be forced on “unwilling” communities. The announcement spurred a spate of resolutions by municipalities declaring themselves “not a willing host.” However, the premier also said the province can’t get out of contracts already signed and

has no plans to rescind or alter the Green Energy Act. The Save the Nation resolution calls on the premier to “acknowledge the moral obligation to the ‘non-willing hosts’ and to publicly request that the IESO (Independent Electricity System Operator) refuse consideration of all RFPs that impact ‘non-willing hosts.’” Mapleton council unanimously passed a resolution of support at its Nov. 24 meeting.

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said that no other local trails are plowed in the winter. De Bock pointed out the trail is 1,100 metres long and four feet across at the widest point. He also suggested the township should not let liability concerns prevent it from taking action. “You talk about liability … look at all the things that are going on the community that are open to liability and if you’re going to stop and look at that every time, nothing would ever get done,” de Bock stated.

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FROM PAGE ONE On July 28 council approved the cost of living increase retroactive to Jan. 1 for employees working with the township as of Aug. 1. McRoberts told the Community News council held off approving the wage increase until the questions surrounding the per diem payments could be clarified.

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Generosity shines through Local residents once gain have the opportunity to help to ensure everyone in the community has a chance for a merry Christmas. The Drayton and Community Food Bank is now accepting donations for Christmas. Donations can be dropped off at the Drayton Food Market, Drayton Reformed Church, RBC branches in Drayton and Moorefield, or call the Drayton Food Bank at 519-504-2346. Anyone who is in need of a Christmas food hamper, or knows of someone in need, is encouraged call the Drayton Food Bank at 519-504-2346 before Dec. 12. Also, this Christmas season the Drayton Kinettes are conducting their annual toy drive. Donors can bring new unwrapped toys to the Drayton or Moorefield Christmas parades or drop them off by Dec. 17 at: - Dobben’s Hardware; - Marspan Home Hardware; - Moorefield Diner; and - Fears Bibs ‘n’ Cribs. If history is any indication, a magnanimous response can be expected to both appeals. Patrick Raftis

Letter to the Editor Tolerance urged Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the letter entitled “Lessons of History” published in your Nov. 27 issue. I was alarmed by the content of that letter. First, the author voiced her disdain for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Kathleen Wynne as well as the federal and provincial Liberal parties. I found her language very harsh in suggesting the Liberal party had never benefited our country and that they lacked any scruples. To be honest, I cannot recall the last time I voted for a Liberal candidate in an election, but that does not mean that I don’t consider them to be high-minded people with a sincere belief in their visions for our province and country. I know that all governments make mistakes and all governments have members that in various ways fall victims to their human weaknesses. We live in a great country and a great province, built not only by their hard working citizens, but also by men and women from several political parties who did their best to lead us. Let’s always give our leaders credit for putting their time and efforts into trying to do their best to govern us.

The second part of the letter seemed to be trying to make us fearful of admitting Syrian refugees into our country. While I will concede that there is always a chance that someone with hostile motives may slip through our screening process, how do we weigh that risk against the risk to thousands of our fellow human beings displaced from their homeland by war and terrorism? I suspect that most of the refugees are people who have no interest in fighting, and want nothing more than peace and security for their families. If I may be so bold as to offer the author Jessica Kuschmierz some friendly advice, it would be do not let groups like ISIS darken your view of humanity. They are a very dangerous group to be sure, but let’s not play into their hand. Do not let them replace our compassion and trusting of others with fear and hatred. Show them that you are willing to extend support to people who are in need even if it does carry a potential risk. Show them that it is possible to live peacefully and happily in a country with leadership that does not share your views. Thank you for this opportunity to voice my opinion. John Foster Mapleton

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by Olivia Rutt MAPLETON - Food bank use has gone down 4.2 per cent from last year in Ontario, but has risen 14.2% since 2008 according to Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount 2015. The organization also reported 18% of all people helped are from rural areas or small towns. The Drayton Food Bank, which operates out of the Drayton Reformed Church, is looking for donations to put into Christmas hampers. While the group purchases milk, eggs, cheese and turkey, they rely on community aid to fill the rest of the hampers.

“We quite often run out of sidekicks, hamburger helper, sugar, flour, that kind of stuff,” said food bank volunteer Shane Stege. The Calvinist Cadet Corps from the Drayton Christian Reformed Church get a list of ages and genders of the children in need and collect toys. Then, on Dec. 19, Stege and the cadets and volunteers put together the hampers and deliver them to approximately 30 families in Mapleton Township. The hampers include everything a normal hamper has in it plus a turkey and pie or something extra, said Stege.

CSC offers advice for holiday safety

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could result in a flash fire; - keep candles away from flammable items such as curtains and trees, and ensure your candles stay on a stable, level surface; - where possible, use battery-powered candles to avoid the risk of an open flame entirely; - cooking often accompanies the holiday season as families prepare special meals to mark the occasion. Be sure never to leave cooking unattended, though, as this is the leading cause of kitchen fires. Use a timer to act as a reminder that the oven is on; and - should fire catch, never turn on the overhead fan; it could spread the flames. Immediately call the fire department and leave your home if the fire can’t be put out quickly. There are numerous other measures to ensure a safe home this holiday season, safety council officials note. If you’re buying a real Christmas tree, be cautioned that dry trees are a fire hazard. Check that the tree is fresh by tapping it on the ground — if needles fall, it’s an indicator that the tree is too dry. For artificial trees, make sure yours is marked as ‘fire-resistant’ and bears Continued on page 6

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Santa Claus on way to Mapleton for annual tour of township parades MAPLETON - Santa Claus is on his way to Mapleton. The jolly old elf will once again be making three appearances in parades across the township. Santa’s festive tour of the township begins this weekend, with the Drayton Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 4, beginning at 7pm. Santa will also anchor the Moorefield parade, which is scheduled to take place the following day at 1pm. As usual, the final Christmas parade in Mapleton, and in fact the wider region, will be held in Alma. Set for Dec. 20, the Alma parade, which features a Barnyard Christmas theme, will begin at 2pm. For the Moorefield parade, the line-up will begin at 12:30pm at the Murray Group. Afterward, parade-goers can meet Santa beside K.A. Hammonds. Drayton parade entrants will gather at the fairgrounds. For the Alma parade entrants will gather at the community hall.

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Living windows - The third annual Living Windows event was held in downtown Palmerston on Nov. 25. This year’s displays featured Christmas dancers and a nativity scene. photos by Patrick Raftis

Santa ready to answer letters with post office aid NORTH POLE - The annual Canada Post Santa letterwriting program kicked off for what is expected to be another record year. Already tens of thousands of letters from all over the world have been received at Santa’s North Pole Post Office and postal elves are busy making sure that each of Santa’s personalized letters are mailed back quickly. Santa would is reminding the young and young-at-hearts about a few golden rules: Don’t forget the H0H 0H0! Santa’s North Pole Post Office has the best postal code! Santa Claus North Pole H0H 0H0 Canada Letters should include a return address. While Santa

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knows where your house is, his postal team may need extra instructions. Postage is nice, but not necessary. You don’t need to add a stamp, but Mrs. Claus loves to see stickers. Letters should be sent by Dec. 16 to make sure Santa has enough time to read it and respond. The program averages over one million letters per year.

CSC offers holiday safety tips FROM PAGE FOUR the Canadian Standards Association label. Trees, artificial or real, should be kept away from heat sources including heat registers, fireplaces and floor heaters. Metallic tree decorations should be avoided as well, since they could make contact with defective light wiring and become a shock hazard. When leaving home - even for a short period of time - be sure to unplug lights. It’s worth remembering that although the holiday season offers more potential fire hazards, unexpected blazes don’t wait until the holidays to strike. Be sure that smoke alarms are functional all year round one per level - and replace the batteries twice a year.

By Laurie Langdon Knowledge on Earth as it is in Heaven You may have heard about Newfoundland. You may have also read about it and viewed holiday brochures and seen TV ads about it. You may even know some Newfoundlanders and have been amused by their accent. You may have also listened to Newfie music and tasted “down east” cuisine. There is one difference between you and me, though: I was born and raised there. Consequently, I know Newfoundland. I understand, for example, the sensation and taste of salty mist carried on the breeze from the front of a fishing boat as it plows through the rough cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. I know the thrill and childhood adventure of discovering marvelous sea life deposited in isolated ponds of sea water at low tide along the shore. I understand by experience the effect of a wind change on a hot summer day in the form of a sea breeze, creating a blinding fog mass and a drastic drop in temperature. Such is the nature of a knowledge that exists as God’s kingdom comes and His will is done on your Earth as it is in heaven (Mt. 6:10) The God that you “knew” by reading the Bible and attending religious functions and carrying out religious duties has now become the God you know because you literally have been born into and live in – him. He is your homestead, your house, your dwelling place. Consequently, you now understand the sensations and tastes of his glorious activity in your life. You now know the thrill and adventure of discovering his marvelous kingdom and understand by experience the effect of his Holy Spirit moving in your home and neighborhood. God’s Word says that when his kingdom is established, “The Earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea,” (Hab. 2:14) and, “They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea” (Isa. 11:9).

Now, and in this habitat, you have access to God’s infinite knowledge. He lives and moves in your every day, counseling you, instructing you and steering you. Now, and in this habitat, the truth behind events and circumstances is revealed to you. Hence you have the capacity to make wise decisions that lead to fruitful outcomes. Now, and in this habitat, you know rest, because you know that the outcome of your faithful and daily service is in his hands, and you know that he is faithful in his promise to prosper you in all situations and stations. At the end of the day, you win. God is now in every experience, discovery and lesson learned. He attends every university campus and exists in every library and laboratory. He is on site at every excavation and is intricately involved in every research and exploration project. He is in every question and he is in every answer. God is within every insight, every conclusion reached, every truth revealed and every breakthrough made. In all discovery his knowledge is at work, causing those who inquire to inquire, motivating those who probe to probe, moving those who search to search, allowing those who test to test and enabling those who understand to understand. Whatever mankind encounters, God is in it. When the diseased person is aided by the use of penicillin, God is there, his knowledge is at work. When the diabetic lives daily with the benefits of insulin, God’s all-knowing mind is at work. When the blind man miraculously receives his sight, when the lame man walks, when the leper is healed, when the dead come alive again, this is God’s unlimited knowledge and understanding at work, discerning the source of all ills, diagnosing specific and necessary treatment, fixing the broken, healing the diseased and restoring to wholeness all who are afflicted. My dear friend, God’s kingdom is alive and well on planet Earth, your planet Earth.

Drayton, Bethel tie 3-3 FROM PAGE THREE goal to complete his hat trick. FLORADALE 6 LISTOWEL 2 Floradale scored two in the first. Gary Martin and Ryan Martin scored the goals, assisted by Javon Martin and Braedon Gingrich. A scramble at the net saw Listowel’s Curtis Wagler poke the puck in, assisted by Brad Gratz and Zach Gingrich. Josh Shantz scored a Listowel goal early in the second assisted by Brandon Wagler. Willis Martin regained the lead for Floradale, assisted by Andrew Martin. Floradale scored early in the third. Gary Martin teed up Javon Martin as he hit the blue line. Martin rifled a slap shot to the back of the net. Floradale put the game away with two in the final minute scored by Braedon Gingrich and Ryan Martin,

assisted by Dan Martin, Tim Martin and Josh Brohman. BETHEL 3 DRAYTON 3 Drayton scored two in the first. Darren Mohle scored the first on a pass by Jason Mohle. Rob DeWeerd added a goal assisted by Eric Decker and Dave Mulder. Bethel goaltender Derek Wideman held his team in the game. With a little over a minute left in the second Bethel scored their opening goal. Nathan Holland finished the play, assisted by Tyler Holland and Ben Wideman. Drayton added another as Jason Mohle sent the puck over Wideman, assisted by Decker and Mulder. Bethel turned two turn overs into a pair of short handed goals. Caleb Bauman scored an unassisted goal. Seconds later Ben Wideman scored a breakaway goal to end the game in a tie.

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